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When Attunement Becomes Enmeshment
In many relationships, a pattern emerges where one partner's heightened emotional attunement becomes a mechanism for avoiding conflict and managing their own anxiety.
Regulation Mismatch in ND/NT Relationships
When the neurotypical partner in a mixed neurotype relationship, often the designated "anchor," experiences their own dysregulation, the entire relational system can be thrown into a crisis of mutual need.
Autistic Burnout and Co-dependence in Relationships
Autistic burnout and co-dependence often intertwine, creating a cycle of exhaustion and relational strain.
